verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Auto Mechanic Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$50,510/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.28/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
7,610
public U.S. Median
$50,620
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$57,553 #13 of 51

Auto Mechanic pay in Iowa, explained

Auto mechanics in Iowa earn a median of $50,510 per year ($24.28 per hour), in line with the national median of $50,620. Entry-level workers earn around $36,100, while the most experienced auto mechanics reach about $77,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $50,510 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $50,510 is worth about $57,553 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #13 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Auto Mechanic pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,100
$17.36/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$50,510
$24.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,400
$37.21/hr

Auto Mechanic pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $50,510 $57,553
Minnesota $58,390 $59,206 −$7,880
Wisconsin $54,350 $57,761 −$3,840
South Dakota $51,160 $57,752 −$650
Nebraska $50,560 $56,114 −$50
Illinois $49,170 $49,191 +$1,340
Missouri $49,160 $54,131 +$1,350

Auto Mechanic in Iowa: FAQ

How much do auto mechanics make in Iowa?

Auto mechanics in Iowa earn a median of $50,510 per year ($24.28 per hour), compared with $50,620 nationally.

Does Iowa pay auto mechanics well?

At $50,510, Iowa pays about the same as the national median for auto mechanics. An estimated 7,610 work in the state.

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